Ada Speck
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Name: |
Ada Speck |
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FNMI community: |
Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation |
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Birth Year: |
2007 |
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Sport(s): |
Ski racing, volleyball, swim racing |
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Nominator: |
Marine Speck |
Ada works hard in all sports and tries to be the first one there and last to leave. She is motivated at home and sets up an exercise program to work toward her goals. She is eager to be a part of various leadership opportunities and has recently been accepted into a Grade 9 sport specific program that offers students high school credit at school.
Ada has also recently been accepted into a Leadership Program for junior assistant coaches with Soul Beach Volleyball. She will be learning a number of leadership skills and how to coach other youth.
She has continued to motivate others to stay active and follow their athletic goals. She has also participated in a few programs with our local Friendship Centre in order to stay connected with community.
Ada looks up to both Sarah Paven, the youngest player to play Olympic volleyball, and Andrew Hinchey, a former volleyball Olympian who was told he was too short to play. Andrew’s story is really impactful for Ada since she is only 5”1 right now.
“I can confirm that Ada has been a competitive alpine ski racer in the Blue Mountain Jozo Weider Race Program for the last six years. Ada has successfully progressed through our divisional race program from the U8 two-day program and through to the U14 SOD Program.” – Coach
